The original 747 is in sad shape, desperately in need of a paint job. I contacted the Museum of Flight, and there are plans to build an enclosure over the airpark, after which the 747 will be restored. Having seen the beautifully restored prototype of the Boeing 707 at the Smithsonian, the 747 deserves the same.

I dont have too many fond memories of Seattle, but that market is awesome! It also appears that your Seville is the cleanest thing in the entire metro area. :D

gdwriter

07-25-10, 11:52 PM

I dont have too many fond memories of Seattle, but that market is awesome! It also appears that your Seville is the cleanest thing in the entire metro area. :DEven if it is a touristy place, Pike Place Market is really cool and pretty unique. If you want fresh seafood, this is the place to buy it.

Sabrina wasn't really dirty, but the Elephant Car Wash is a Seattle landmark, so I naturally had to visit. Betty got washed there too during a trip in 2004:

http://www.q45.org/gdwriter/elephant/images/PA240019.jpg

As I mentioned, the neon sign is pretty cool at night:

http://www.q45.org/gdwriter/elephant/images/PA230010_2.jpg

http://www.q45.org/gdwriter/elephant/images/PA230011_2.jpg

Jesda

07-26-10, 12:26 AM

I had some fish and clams at Ivar's right behind the fish market back in 2006(07?). It is, to this day, the best seafood I'd ever consumed in my entire life.

EcSTSatic

07-26-10, 12:51 PM

I love visiting Seattle ! I use to fly up to our Boeing facility so often I qualified for 1st class upgrades.

Anyone tried the Crab Pot restaurant on the pier? There's a feast you can order where they tie a drop cloth around you, hand you a mallet and a fork I think, and then they pour a steamed colander of seafood, sausages, mini corn cobs etc onto fresh butcher block paper.

ga_etc

07-26-10, 08:24 PM

Again, great pics Gary. That makes me want to visit that area even more.

Rolex

07-26-10, 09:09 PM

Great thread and pics. I love these photo tour threads. Thanks for sharing. :D

Maybe its just me, but when I cross the border from Washington into Oregon I feel like I've escaped an asylum and found freedom.

Oregon imposes a straight jacket all it's own!

gdwriter

07-29-10, 10:59 PM

Nice photos. Makes me really miss that area of the country.Thanks. I've been in Oregon for seven years now, and you couldn't pry me out of the Pacific Northwest with a crowbar. I've been all over the U.S., and I can't think of any place I'd rather live.